13 - Joan García

Think we should eye a 2-meter-tall GK just in case.

I have a bad feeling about this. Knee injury and Barca don't seem to go together.

Raketa10 said:

He will be fine, it was probably just a minor meniscus tear. I just hope this horror show with injuries will stop now.

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Yes, apparently it was a tiny tear, that's why they didn't suture it.

They said Courtois had problems at Chelsea with his meniscus. He'll be fine most likely.

Meniscus is a pain in the ass post retirement though as it usually causes early arthritis in the knee.

Would be tremendous bad luck to find a keeper like him only for him to have crooked knees. Football gods can't do this to us. They've already punished us enough with Stegen.

No doubt he is hugely important for our defense.

No one loves him more than Szczęsny

Szczęsny on Joan Garcia’s potential:

"He has almost everything. I don’t want to praise him too much because there’s still work ahead, but physically he’s already among the world’s best. Now it’s about mental consistency, staying sharp every three days and performing in 60 matches a season. That’s a new challenge for him, but he’s smart and calm, which are key qualities for a goalkeeper under pressure.”

“Physically, I can’t teach him much, he’s a better keeper than me. What I can give him is experience. That’s why the club renewed me, to help him develop. I just want to pass on what I’ve learned.”

When asked about El Clasico:

“I don’t know; I just hope people don’t have to see me play because that would mean Joan has recovered quickly. I know my role this season, my biggest success will be for Joan Garcia to have a great year. There’s no rivalry between us, I just want to help him in the best way possible. That doesn’t mean I’m lazy or don’t want to play; I love playing, but I truly want him back soon.”